eindeutig

Based on: deuten, eins
Goethe B1 Adjective #201 Adjective
  1. clearly (as in “no doubt”)
  2. unambiguous, unique
1.

clearly (as in “no doubt”)

Examples
  • Ich mag Craft Beer aber 5 Euro ist mir eindeutig zu teuer.
  • I like craft beer but 5 dollar 50 is clearly, definitely too expensive for my taste.
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2.

unambiguous, unique

Opposite: mehrdeutig
(in math)
Examples
  • Maria sagt nichts aber ihre Körpersprache ist eindeutig... Thomas sollte wirklich duschen gehen.
  • Maria doesn't say anything but her body language says it all, makes it clear, leaves no doubt, is unequivocal... Thomas should really take a shower.
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How many meanings does the German word 'eindeutig' have?

eindeutig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. clearly (as in “no doubt”), 2. unambiguous, unique .

What is 'eindeutig' related to?

The word 'eindeutig' is related to deuten and eins.

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The meaning of “deuten”
"bedeuten" is the German word for "to mean". But why? And what does "deuten" mean. And what does that have to do with "deutsch". Today, we'll find out.
Vocab: deuten, deutsch, bedeuten, eindeutig, deutlich
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